Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 2024: Everything you need to know

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The 57th annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on New Year's Day at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. Here is everything you need to know, including fun things happening before the game, how to get to the game, when does the game begin, and where to watch the game if you don't have tickets.

Who’s Playing?

The No. 4 seed Arizona State Sun Devils face off against the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl’s first-ever College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game.

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Where Is It?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta

When Is It?

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
Kickoff Time: 1 p.m.
Gates Open: 11 a.m.

Can I Still Get Tickets?

The game is sold out, but tickets are available on the secondary market through Ticketmaster.

How to Get to the Stadium

MARTA:
MARTA offers the easiest way to reach the stadium. Train service will run every 15 to 20 minutes, with the GWCC/CNN Center station on the Green and Blue Lines being the closest to the stadium.

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Rideshare:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Lyft for a designated drop-off and pick-up location on Northside Drive in front of Georgia World Congress Center Building C.

  • Fans exiting Gate 1 should follow signs down the Northside Drive sidewalk toward the GWCC Building C.
  • Fans exiting Gates 2, 3, and 4 can use the escalator near The Home Depot Backyard to reach the Gate 1 plaza and follow signs from there.

Other rideshare vehicles, including limousines and buses, can also use this area.

Parking:
For parking information, visit the official Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parking and Transportation page.

Will There Be Tailgating?

Tailgating is permitted only in The Home Depot Backyard and the Marshalling Yard Lot. All activities must end 30 minutes after kickoff.

How to Watch the Game at Home

The game will air on ESPN and will be available through streaming services that carry ESPN or on the ESPN app.

Pre-Game Events

Fan Night at the Aquarium

When: 4 to 7 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: Georgia Aquarium
Enjoy a mini-pep rally featuring team cheerleaders and mascots. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Tickets: Starting at $36.99
Learn more

FanFest Presented by Lions Club International

When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jan. 1
Where: Georgia World Congress Center
Schedule of events

Game Day Tailgate Party

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 1
Where: 547 Mitchell Street SW, Lot 547
This tailgate features heated tents, a LED video wall, live entertainment, games, food, and a premium bar.
Tickets: Starting at $75 (non-refundable)
Event details

Other Viewing Options

Top Draft at Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Enjoy large screens, craft cocktails, brews on tap, and shareable plates. For overnight stays, the new College Football Suite offers proximity to the stadium.
Learn more

Watch Party with Texas Exes Atlanta Chapter

Where: Red Pepper Taqueria, 4555 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody
Support the Texas Longhorns at this free watch party hosted by the Texas Exes.
Event details

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